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Living in Overland Park
Overland Park is the second largest city in Kansas, and is often known by its nickname ‘OP’. It is located within easy reach of Kansas City as well as other major cities in the state such as Olathe. The city is considered a desirable place to live because of its affordable housing and low living costs, as well as providing plenty in terms of culture and entertainment, meaning that there is plenty for expats living in Overland Park to see and do. Some of the city’s most popular places to visit include the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. The city is also located near two popular golf clubs, which offer plenty for fans of the sport. Expats living in Overland Park will also be able to benefit from the city’s many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues such as cinemas and theaters.
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Moving to Overland Park
Overland Park is within easy reach of other major cities in Kansas, as well as other parts of the US by road. There is limited public transport in the area, although Johnson County operates a bus service through the town, nicknamed the “JO”. Expatriates moving to Overland Park will find that the city has a mild climate, with long hot summers as well as dry but cold winters. In terms of education, the city is known for having a number of recommended schools, and any expatriate moving to Overland Park with a family will be able to choose between a number of private and public as well as religious schools. Expatriates wishing to know more about relocating to Overland Park can benefit from joining InterNations, the largest online expat community the members of which may be able to offer advice about moving to Overland park or the general Kansas area.
Working in Overland Park
Expatriates in Overland Park will find that the main industry in the city is in the services sector and therefore a large number of residents are employed in this area. Some of the major areas of employment include the healthcare industry as well as education, technology and retail, whilst it is also possible to find employment in the finance and insurance sectors. A number of large businesses have locations in Overland Park such as Sprint, Compass Minerals, YRC Worldwide and others, which make up some of the biggest employers in the city. Expats working in Overland Park should join InterNations, a thriving online community with expatriates from over 190 different nationalities who may be able to advise those new to Overland Park about where to find work as well as other key areas such as transport, education and culture which can help them settle into their new city quickly.